The West Potrillo Mountains dominate this landscape in southern Doña Ana County, where volcanic cinder cones and expansive lava flows create a distinct topographical pattern of isolated peaks and craters. This arid environment is marked by scarce water resources, such as Sally Tank and Cow Tank, which point to the area's historical and ongoing use for livestock ranging. Transportation is limited to primitive routes and unimproved roads like Co RD b001, highlighting the isolation of this desert region near the Mexican border. The map provides a precise layout of the township and range system, including t25s r4w and t26s r3w, which is essential for understanding land divisions and property boundaries in this sparsely settled portion of New Mexico.
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1917 · Camel Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000